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Show Us Your Rob Allen Basses Part IV
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In Memoriam
I can't remember if I've shared a pic of my two recently, this is for you Ken!
Still very happy with my Custom Deep 5...e~c, 34", mando frets. The neck is extremely stable 
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No F hole on your Deep. Interesting.
Another update on the Bud as well as the Pyramid tapewounds. Rehearsal number two with both, and I'm liking things quite a bit. As much as I've used the PJB Double Four for quite some time, the sound coming out of the Bud is a pleasant change. Let me be clear: I'm not wholly unhappy with the Double Four, and still feel it's a good fit for a RA.
The true test for the Bud will be the upcoming gigs in July.
Another update on the Bud as well as the Pyramid tapewounds. Rehearsal number two with both, and I'm liking things quite a bit. As much as I've used the PJB Double Four for quite some time, the sound coming out of the Bud is a pleasant change. Let me be clear: I'm not wholly unhappy with the Double Four, and still feel it's a good fit for a RA.
The true test for the Bud will be the upcoming gigs in July.
Yes sir! Nice rig and bass! Since Rob doesn't take custom orders anymore my only hope to get a fretted Deep 5 is, if you want to sell itStill very happy with my Custom Deep 5...e~c, 34", mando frets. The neck is extremely stable
or Rob should build a new one to offer
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I don't notice the 35" scale anymore, even playing 34's on the same job.
I set the trim pot in the center because why not?
I haven't changed strings because why?
I'm amazed at how much right hand technique and placement effect tone.
Jaco? Play by the bridge.
Kinda normal? Center.
DB tone? Move towards the neck.
A bunch of variants of all those can be had just by how you attack the string and what part of your finger you use.
Also, I may put these black tapes on my other two fretless basses. They're great.
I'm looking for new amplification to go with my Deep 5. I know the AI Clarus gets a lot of love from RA owners, but I don't see mention of anyone using the AI Ten2 combo - basically the Clarus paired with the cab. Anyone using this that can give some feedback on it?
Going ampless with my fretted mouse. I need a better preamp and maybe a cab sim. The MXR80 is not cutting it. Any ideas?
I'm getting very good results using my MB-2 with a Zoom B3n.
I run the signal from the pedal into a small mixer which is feeding 2 small 10inch powered mains and the Marbass is eq'ed as a sub which I control from an aux out. I use this setup for small duo and trio setups.
I'm mainly using the B3n for its compressors and amp and speaker modeling, using them as different eq presets. Sometimes a bit of chorus and reverb is nice also.
I run the signal from the pedal into a small mixer which is feeding 2 small 10inch powered mains and the Marbass is eq'ed as a sub which I control from an aux out. I use this setup for small duo and trio setups.
I'm mainly using the B3n for its compressors and amp and speaker modeling, using them as different eq presets. Sometimes a bit of chorus and reverb is nice also.
I have a Ten2 cabinet that I use with both AI Clarus and Focus heads. It sounds great with my Rob Allen MB-2.
I wound up getting the EA iAmp Doubler with a Bergantino HDN 212. I absolutely love them with my Deep 5 and with my Charvel solid body. Very clean sound - my basses, but louder.
Those pics reminded me of an oldie but a goodie; this is from about 10 years ago on stage at Fuel Nashville. My first mb-2—a 5 string:
I sold it to help pay for a move to East Tennessee, but it was a great instrument and perfect for the alt-folk originals gig I had.
I was telling my SO the other day that if I could only keep ONE bass (of 6 uniquely different basses I currently own, including my Engelhardt), it would be my current medium scale (4 string) mb-2. Sadly, it's been in the closet for over two years. I play a lot of theater, jazz, and bluegrass, but all those groups want me to bring the upright.
When I do get to take out the electrics, it's a 5 string or P/J or J that most fits the situation.
And, knock wood, I don't see a future scenario where I can only keep one bass...
I sold it to help pay for a move to East Tennessee, but it was a great instrument and perfect for the alt-folk originals gig I had.
I was telling my SO the other day that if I could only keep ONE bass (of 6 uniquely different basses I currently own, including my Engelhardt), it would be my current medium scale (4 string) mb-2. Sadly, it's been in the closet for over two years. I play a lot of theater, jazz, and bluegrass, but all those groups want me to bring the upright.
When I do get to take out the electrics, it's a 5 string or P/J or J that most fits the situation.And, knock wood, I don't see a future scenario where I can only keep one bass...
